By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
Muslim faithful have been urged to prioritise their preparation for the hereafter in order to attain paradise.
An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Ope, made the call during the annual Alhaji Bashir Lawal, Ramadan lecture in the Yaba area of Lagos State.
Speaking on the theme “The Concept of Hell and Paradise in Islam,” Sheikh Ope explained that both paradise and hellfire are realities meant for humankind. He noted that anyone who desires paradise must not become overly attached to the temporary pleasures of this world, which he described as deceptive.
The cleric urged Muslims to remain steadfast in prayers, fasting, and giving alms, while also serving as good ambassadors of Islam by adhering to the teachings of the Qur’an and Hadith and further called on parents to properly train and monitor their children in the fear of Allah.
Speaking at the event, the organiser who is the Chairman of Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria Akoka Branch, Alhaji Bashir Lawal, said the theme of the lecture serves as an important reminder that every action has its reward.
Alhaji Lawal noted that being a good Muslim should be a daily commitment and should extend to both Muslims and non-Muslims.
Earlier in their remarks, the Lagos State Chairman of the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Alhaji Hassan Uthman, and the Akoka Branch Chairperson, Alhaja Ganiyat Toluwaloju, encouraged Muslims to remain steadfast and devote their youthful years to the worship of Allah before old age limits their strength.
The highlight of the event was the distribution of packed food items to more than five hundred participants.
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